WELCOME TO THE PARENTS ZONE
Here you will find links straight to application forms for Post Primary, Primary1 and pre-school.
You will also find downloadable links and websites to help prepare your children for their next school year.
If you are looking for some top tips and resources to help support your child at home you will find them here.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
School Criteria List | Education Authority Northern Ireland (eani.org.uk)
KEY DATES 2022
SEAG
REGISTRATION OF PUPILS FOR THE 2024 ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT WILL OPEN AT 8.00am MONDAY 20th MAY 2024 AND CLOSE ON FRIDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2024 at 11.59pm. Only pupils who are registered can sit the Entrance Assessment.
SATURDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2024 Entrance Assessment Paper 1; SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2024 Entrance Assessment Paper 2
SATURDAY 25th JANUARY 2025 SEAG Results Day
The Specification and Format for the SEAG 2024 Entrance Assessment are identical to those used for 2023 to register click here SEAG | Home (seagni.co.uk)
CHECK FOR TRANSPORT ELIGIBILITY EA
Check Transport Eligibility | Education Authority Northern Ireland (eani.org.uk)
Useful information for parents and carers:
Click here for Free Online Learning with the Open University. If you want to develop your skills and add to your CV to help you look for work, free online training is available
Click here for information on how to apply for home to school transport assistance
Click here for information on free school meals and uniform grants
Click here for information on the Education Authorities SEN Inclusion Services - these support the effective inclusion of children and young people with learning and medical needs
If your child is attending a DE funded playgroup or nursery school you will probably have heard of the Getting Ready to Learn programme and participated through stay and plays, information sessions, pyjama parties and received book bags and home lending packs. Click here to be directed to their website for lots of regularly updated ideas and suggestions for home learning with your pre-school child
Up to date information on school places for September can be found on the Admissions page of the Education Authority website, click here to be redirected to their site
Click on this link to be directed to the Education NI support page. It has online resources for children and a list of organisations that provide help, advice and support to parents and carers
Click here for a range of resources shared by CAMHS to help support children and young people with their mental health and well-being. There is lots of interactive information, useful website and apps to download
Helpful books you can access for free online
Click to read: The Anxious Child
A booklet for parents and carers wanting to know more about anxiety in children and young people
Internet Safety
Most children have access to the internet now from a young age - and although it can be a wonderful, educational tool, it’s important we know how to keep our children safe online! Have a look at some of the resources below that can help you and your child learn about internet safety.
A toolkit of resources that offer practical tips and advice on different aspects of keeping your child safe online
A useful page with lots of different topics of online safety covered - including starting a conversation with your child, reporting concerns and getting help, and advice on specific topics - including gaming, cyber bullying and social media
An online safety guide for parents/carers created by the NSPCC, covering lots of important topics - including fake news, gaming, parental controls, social media and lots more
An online guide created by the NSPCC to help parents/carers understand how to have an age appropriate conversation with their child about online safety